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Old April 16th, 2001, 12:35 PM
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Yes, Otto-

"Bowfin" by Edwin P. Hoyt actually mentions my uncle Ens. J.L. Moore!! I was fortunate enough to locate four copies of the book, (HB and in good shape!) had my uncle sign one for each of my nephews (and one for their aunt, too!!!) and gave it to them last Christmas!!

I have a modest collection of WWII books and must say that I have yet to read a "dull" WWII sub book! Had a chance to walk thru the USS Torsk in Baltimore (1998) and had an even better appreciation for what those men must have endured on patrol.

Despite being fiction, "U-571" certainly gives one an idea of what a depth-charging must have been like! YIKES!!!

I hope to ask my uncle some questions regarding his service and post the answers here. If anyone has any specific questions for him, post them here and I will forward them on and note his reply!
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